title: Guest editors' introduction to the special issue.
authors.forename: Mary Beth
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Morrissey
authors.forename: Bruce
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jennings
mesh_terms: D001293:Attitude to Death; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000458:organization & administration*